LAS ISLAS MARIAS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS FOR STAFF OR CUSTOMERS HAND WASHING,1,2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR DISH WASHING UNDER CITY PRESSURE.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2078387 8/14/17 NOT CORRECTED.#18-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX.8 -RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER BAR COUNTER,COFFEE STATION TABLE AND BEHIND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND APPX.8- 10 LIVE LARGE & SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND DINING AREA. ALSO APPX."3/4-1"GAP ON PARKING LOT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM,TOP AND SIDE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOOR. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/24/17. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1995819 3/17/17 NOT CORRECTED#29-.#30-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#32-MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SINKS,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#34-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM UNDER COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR MATS.#35-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING PANELS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGOUT,WALK IN COOLER VENTILATION UNIT.#40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLERS.#41-MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES INSIDE OF OUTSIDE STORAGE CONTAINER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,CEVICHE,SALSA,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND OVERHEAD SHELVES ABOVE 2 & 3 COMP SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR GLASS ON 3- DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,CUTTING BOARDS,WINDOW SILLS AND WINDOWS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR 2 & 3 COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CEILING IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES IN DINING AREA , REAR PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER .MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 2& 3 COMP SINKS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER .MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 2& 3 COMP SINKS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.